The American Story: Perspectives and Encounters to 1877

THE AMERICAN STORY: PERSPECTIVES AND ENCOUNTERS TO 1877 discusses the historic and political development of the United States, from its initial colonial settlements to the darkest days of the Civil War and the assassination of its sixteenth president. With an eye toward representing a diverse grouping of perspectives, and using the constitution as a running theme, the book narrates the encounters and events that define the unique American experience.